On the Church calendar, February 11 is the World Day of the Sick. This day highlights the healing ministry of the Church. It reminds us that service to people who are sick and suffering cannot be neglected. The Canadian Bishops write that this day of prayer for the sick “recognizes the great efforts of doctors,…
LifeCanada and the Canadian Institute for Education on the Family are holding The New Hope Fundraising Gala. Guest Speaker: Mr. Bobby Schindler the brother of Terri Schiavo, the Florida woman who was starved to death by court order. Since her death, Bobby has assisted over 1500 medically vulnerable patients and families. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Mr. Bobby Schindler discuss…
Archbishop Miller states that “Bill C-14 is problematic on many levels: ambiguous as to who qualifies for assisted suicide, lacking in conscience protection for institutions, and devoid of concrete financial support for palliative care alternatives to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Canadians shouldn’t have to compromise their conscience. Legislation is expected to be in place by…
On April 14, 2016, the federal government introduced legislation (Bill C-14) to amend the Criminal Code, making euthanasia/assisted suicide legal in Canada. Archbishop Miller states that “Bill C-14 is problematic on many levels: ambiguous as to who qualifies for assisted suicide, lacking in conscience protection for institutions, and devoid of concrete financial support for…
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls all people of faith to join nationwide in 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care on Wednesday May 4th. Less than 70% of Canadians receive palliative, hospice and non-medical end of life support services. Please sign a petition at the parish office, asking the Govt of Canada to provide increased funding to these services.
Alex Schadenberg, Executive Director and International Chair of Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, will speak about Bill C-14: Medical Aid in Dying. What is Bill C-14 all about? Does it protect conscience rights for doctors or institutions? Will it lead to elder abuse? Is it only for people who are dying? Find out on Thursday, May…